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YK56 GDV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 85,140 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2026 85,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,517 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 81,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 78,573 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 74,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,643 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 67,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,644 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,660 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,924 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 52,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 48,280 miles

nearside wiper split

some small chips in screen

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,202 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 39,034 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,287 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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YK56 GDV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK56 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK56 GDV registered?

YK56 GDV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is YK56 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK56 GDV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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